Our Business Meeting starts at 7:00 and we are usually ready for guests by 7:30.
Candidates, please email DianeCebulski@gmail.com to be added to the agenda.
We pleased to present our candidates for the 2023 NA School Board.
These candidates bring a diversity of backgrounds and experiences to the North Allegheny School Board unlike any previous Boards.
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Bob Gibbs, a McCandless resident for 29 years, is running for school board because he is passionate about education and believes every child is entitled to the best education we can provide in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
Bob and his wife Carolyn are parents of three NA graduates, and Bob is a Professor of Pharmacy at the
Bob Gibbs, a McCandless resident for 29 years, is running for school board because he is passionate about education and believes every child is entitled to the best education we can provide in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
Bob and his wife Carolyn are parents of three NA graduates, and Bob is a Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy where he is also the Vice Chair for Education. Bob has a BS in Neuroscience, BA in Philosophy, and PhD in Biological Sciences.
Bob has also served in a leadership position at his local synagogue. Bob's many years of collaborative leadership, his analytical approach to problem solving, and his experience with budgeting are critical skills he will bring to the board.
Anisha Shah, a Franklin Park resident for 13 years, is running for school board because she has always been impressed by North Allegheny’s students, and she believes it is our responsibility to prepare them for the global world that awaits them as adults.
Anisha and her husband Nirav are parents of one NA graduate and two current NA stud
Anisha Shah, a Franklin Park resident for 13 years, is running for school board because she has always been impressed by North Allegheny’s students, and she believes it is our responsibility to prepare them for the global world that awaits them as adults.
Anisha and her husband Nirav are parents of one NA graduate and two current NA students, and Anisha is a cardiologist, research scientist, and medical writer. Anisha has a BA from Johns Hopkins University and an MD with distinction from Stony Brook University. She completed residency training and fellowships at UPMC.
Anish has worn many hats: spouse, parent, first generation immigrant, cancer survivor, parent volunteer, and physician. She is grateful for the way her community has supported her through the good, the bad, and the ugly things life has thrown her way and she is happy to serve in such a supportive community. Anisha will bring her resilience, patience, and growth mindset to the board, and she looks forward to being part of the positive, open, and secure village that it takes to raise a child.
Sylvana Bonner and her husband Kenyon have been NA residents for 11 years in McCandless and Franklin Park, and she is running for school board to support district administration and teachers as they develop the best curriculum to prepare our students for the future, to help create a comprehensive plan to improve our facilities, and to h
Sylvana Bonner and her husband Kenyon have been NA residents for 11 years in McCandless and Franklin Park, and she is running for school board to support district administration and teachers as they develop the best curriculum to prepare our students for the future, to help create a comprehensive plan to improve our facilities, and to help foster the right atmosphere for all our students and community.
Sylvana is the mother of two NA graduates and two current NA students, and Sylvana is a Senior Manager at FedEx Ground where she manages a large budget and team. Sylvana has a BS in Psychology from Syracuse University and a Masters in IT Project Management from Robert Morris University.
Sylvana’s extensive management experience has prepared her to serve our community well as a school director. She recognizes that decisions, especially in a district the size of NA, cannot be made in a vacuum nor should be based on personal ideology. She knows how to identify opportunity areas using data and how to collaborate with stakeholders to find the right solutions with the greatest impact..
Jaime Martinez, a McCandless resident for 11 years, is a proud 2020 North Allegheny graduate. Jaime is running for school board because he knows well the practical impact of board decisions on students and staff, and he recognizes the deep need for a voting member on the board who can fluently speak to the student experience at North Al
Jaime Martinez, a McCandless resident for 11 years, is a proud 2020 North Allegheny graduate. Jaime is running for school board because he knows well the practical impact of board decisions on students and staff, and he recognizes the deep need for a voting member on the board who can fluently speak to the student experience at North Allegheny.
Jaime is graduating early from Johns Hopkins University in December of 2023 with a double major in Public Health Studies and International Studies. He will be pursuing a Masters Degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 2024. As a student leader at NA, Jaime volunteered for many organizations and was elected to represent the student body for two years on the School Board.
Jaime is a founding member of NA for Change, an award winning organization that focuses on empowering students and centering the experiences of students who often lack a voice. Throughout his young life, Jaime has worked diligently to build key relationships and advocate for consensus based leadership, and he will bring that important skill set with him to the school board.
Elizabeth Warner, a McCandless resident for 21 years, has attended hundreds of school board meetings–first as an odd hobby and currently as a board member where she has chaired the Budget and Finance, Student Health and Wellness, and Policy Committees. The nitty gritty details of running a school district fascinate her, and the analytic
Elizabeth Warner, a McCandless resident for 21 years, has attended hundreds of school board meetings–first as an odd hobby and currently as a board member where she has chaired the Budget and Finance, Student Health and Wellness, and Policy Committees. The nitty gritty details of running a school district fascinate her, and the analytical skills she developed as an engineer are well suited to leading North Allegheny.
Elizabeth and her husband Randy are the parents of one North Allegheny graduate and three current North Allegheny students. Her four very different children are a constant reminder that NA needs to educate 8400 very different students with very different needs. Elizabeth has an Engineering and Public Policy degree from Carnegie Mellon University and a Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.
Elizabeth’s has invested a great deal of time and energy learning about the district’s challenges and opportunities. She strives to make informed, reasonable decisions that benefit our kids and community and looks forward to continuing her approach for the next four years alongside Bob, Anisha, Sylvana, and Jaime.
While we had excellent results in the 2022, it's time to start looking forward to 2023.
Local Elections:
McCandless Town Council - Wards 1, 3, 5 and 7
District Magistrate
NA School Board:
5 members
Allegheny County:
County Executive
County Council District 2
County Council At-Large Democrat
County District Attorney
County Controller
County Treasurer
County Court of Common Pleas Judge (1)
State Judicial:
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Commonwealth Court
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